Recycling in Lakewood, NJ

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• Ocean County Recycling Guide 2024 (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
  • The Northern Recycling Center special waste drop-off is at 601 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701, open Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Our Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
  • The Northern and Southern Recycling Centers welcome all residents and taxpayers of Ocean County; Saturdays are residents only, no commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The centers are open Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Saturdays residents only), with resident drop-off areas open to 7:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Paint Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
  • The paint program is for residents only; contractors and businesses must use an approved vendor. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management: Tire Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Ocean
  • The Ocean County Northern Recycling Center can be reached at (732) 367-0802. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Township of Lakewood Department of Public Works: Recycling pamphlet (opens in new tab) · Township of Lakewood
  • All bulk trash is picked up on Wednesdays, once a month per zone; residents must call and register before placing items out. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The bulk category includes dining room sets, bedroom sets (dressers and wrapped mattresses) and living room sets (couches). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Living room sets (couches) and bedroom sets with wrapped mattresses are bulk items. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Living room sets (couches) are listed under bulk. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattresses put out for bulk pickup must be wrapped first for health and safety reasons. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Mattresses must be wrapped prior to pick up. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The metal category includes bed frames, washers, dryers, water heaters, bicycles, refrigerators (door off) and microwaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Refrigerators (door off) and microwaves are in the metal category. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The electronics category is TVs, computers, laptops, printers and fax machines only. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Lakewood Township Public Works is at One America Ave, Lakewood NJ 08701, phone 732-905-3405. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bring tires and car batteries to Public Works: 5 tires per household, cars and small trucks only, dismounted, 7:30AM–3:00PM; no curbside pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Township of Lakewood: Department of Public Works (opens in new tab) · Township of Lakewood
  • Bulk trash and bulky recyclables (metal, wood, brush) are picked up once a month on Wednesdays per the Bulk Pick-Up Schedule; no pickup is made unless you call. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • No pickup is made unless you call; your address is put on the list and you are told the date. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • The Public Works drop-off location is open Monday–Saturday 7:30AM–3:00PM, closed Sundays. Checked October 26, 2026.
• P.L.2008, c.130: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • The Electronic Waste Management Act bars charging consumers any fee or cost for the collection, transportation or recycling of covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • An authorized recycler may charge schools and local government units reasonable costs for collecting, transporting or recycling covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must keep a website and toll-free number listing where consumers can bring covered electronic devices for recycling. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2016, c.87: Amendments to the Electronic Waste Management Act (approved January 9, 2017) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Covered electronic devices are desktop or personal computers, computer monitors, portable computers, desktop printers, desktop fax machines and televisions sold to a consumer. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A television is a stand-alone display system (CRT or other display) for receiving broadcast video, with a viewable area greater than 4 inches diagonally. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Portable computers, including laptops, with a video display greater than 4 inches are covered. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Manufacturer recycling programs must accept all types and brands of used covered electronic devices, including orphan devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure there are enough electronics collection opportunities in each county, convenient to consumers to the extent practicable. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • DEP must ensure collection sites do not place unreasonable limits on the number of covered devices a consumer may drop off. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • A consumer is a person, State entity, school district or local government unit that bought a covered device at retail; business concerns are not consumers. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Handheld devices used for commercial mobile data or mobile radio service (cell phones) are not covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Electronics inside a microwave oven are excluded from covered electronic devices, so microwaves are not part of the e-waste program. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
  • Each county recycling plan had to designate collection sites for used televisions, and may designate sites for other covered electronic devices. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-201 Retailers to accept used lead acid battery (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Every lead acid battery retailer (and wholesaler) must accept a used lead acid battery from the public during business hours when offered in exchange with the sale of a new one. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-199 Definitions (lead acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Lead acid batteries here are storage batteries designed for motor vehicles, aviation equipment or marine vessels. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).
• N.J.S.A. 13:1E-204 Retailer to display notice that lead acid batteries may be recycled (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
  • Retailers must post a notice: lead acid batteries can be recycled there, discarding an automotive or marine lead acid battery is illegal, and state law requires them to accept one with a new battery purchase. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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